# Festival Interceltique de Lorient

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/festival-interceltique-de-lorient
> Updated: 2026-08-07T12:14:09.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 55th Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Lorient, France, featured Cornwall as the guest of honor. The festival combined traditional Celtic music and contemporary performances with new sporting events, including a nautical jousting competition involving teams from various Celtic regions.

In addition to cultural showcases such as musical works and large delegations of Cornish artists, the event facilitated formal diplomatic cooperation. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Cornwall Council and the Region of Brittany to promote collaboration in tourism, culture, and renewable energy.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Cornwall honored at Interceltic Festival in France

Cornwall was the honored nation at the 55th Interceltic Festival in Lorient, France, showcasing its culture through music and dance while signing a cooperation agreement with Brittany.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cornwall-honored-at-interceltic-festival-in-france

### 2026-08-05: Festival Interceltique de Lorient adds new nautical jousting competition

The 55th Festival Interceltique de Lorient (31 July‑9 August 2026) in France adds a nautical jousting tournament on 6‑7 August, featuring teams from Celtic regions and Cornwall as guest of honour.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/festival-interceltique-de-lorient-adds-new-nautical-jousting-competition

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Cite as: Festival Interceltique de Lorient. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/festival-interceltique-de-lorient